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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,852 and 26,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,852 and 26,164 is: 40,621.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852 : 26,164 = 26,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852/26,164 = 26,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852x = 26,164 × 26,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852x = 684,554,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,554,896/16,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,621.58

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